In February 2024, archery competitions were held in Bangladesh, where German and Russian soldiers were spotted posing together for photos. 1 of the most criticized photographs depicts Russian military men who pose alongside the head of the German delegation, **Lieutenant Colonel Christian Lützkendorf**. The Ministry of Defence of Germany expressed ‘anxiety’ and representatives of the Ministry assured that the situation was immediately discussed with the liable persons, the photographs were considered ‘unacceptable’.
